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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.44, 3,400.56 and 2,311.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.44, 3,400.56 and 2,311.56 is: 3,185.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.44 : 3,400.56 = 2,311.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.44/3,400.56 = 2,311.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.44x = 3,400.56 × 2,311.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.44x = 7,860,598.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,860,598.47/2,467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.73

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